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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,767.22, 25,153.98 and 8,002.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,767.22, 25,153.98 and 8,002.75 is: 12,005.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,767.22 : 25,153.98 = 8,002.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,767.22/25,153.98 = 8,002.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,767.22x = 25,153.98 × 8,002.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,767.22x = 201,301,013.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,301,013.45/16,767.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,005.63

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